Hartford Church of England High School, Northwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
41
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,102 pupils
1,200 capacity
98 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northwich
Admissions Demand - Cheshire West and Chester
Places available
4,161
Applications
3,615
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cheshire West and Chester (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.08147%
Overall absence
21.67707%
Persistent absence
1,121
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hartford Church of England High School
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Hartford Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Kingsmead Primary School
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Davenham CofE Primary School
Weaverham Primary Academy
Leftwich Community Primary School
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